Hydrotech 6700 XTR Valve Upflow Automatic Water Softeners Operation Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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Installation Instructions
All government codes and regulations governing the installation of these devices must be observed.
CAUTION: If the ground from the electrical panel or
breaker box to the water meter or underground
copper pipe is tied to the copper water lines and
these lines are cut during installation of the Noryl
bypass valve and/or poly pipe, an approved
grounding strap must be used between the two lines
that have been cut in order to maintain continuity. The
length of the grounding strap will depend upon the
number of units being installed and/or the amount of
copper pipe being replaced with poly. See Figure 2.
In all cases where metal pipe was originally used and is later
interrupted by poly pipe or the Noryl bypass valve as in Figure 2
or by physical separation as in Figure 3, an approved ground
clamp with no less than #6 copper conductor must be used for
continuity, to maintain proper metallic pipe bonding.
Check your local electrical code for the correct clamp and cable
size.
1. Position the conditioner on a flat surface, near a drain and a 115 volt AC outlet. The unit is provided with a 24V
adapter.
2. Study the layout of the present water lines and drains in order that you can determine the best location for your water
conditioner and plan your installation. Your conditioner must not be subjected to freezing or to water temperatures
above 110°F which will void the warranty.
3. All plumbing should be done in accordance with local plumbing codes. The pipe size for the drain line should be a
minimum of 1/2”. However, a 3/4” drain line is required where backwash flow rates are in excess of 7 gpm or the
length of the drain line is greater than 20 feet.
4. Soldering joints near the drain must be done prior to connecting the drain line flow control (DLFC). Leave at least 6”
between the DLFC and the solder joints when soldering pipes that are connected on the DLFC. Failure to do this
could cause interior damage to the DLFC.
5. Teflon tape is the only sealant to be used on the drain fitting.
6. Make sure that the floor is clean and level beneath the salt storage tank.
Media Installation (When Necessary)
•
Remove the valve from the mineral tank.
• Temporarily plug the open end of the riser tube to ensure that no resin or gravel falls down into the distribution.
• Fill mineral tank one quarter full of water to protect distribution during gravel installation.
• Slowly and carefully add the gravel support bed and the softener or filtration media leveling each layer as it is placed
into the tank.
• Unplug the riser tube, carefully position the valve over it and turn the valve into the threads in the fiberglass tank,
tightening securely into tank. Note: Ensure that the internal O-ring in the valve fits securely over the riser tube.
Silicone grease (#13691) or other food grade lubricant may be applied to the O-ring to ease installation of the riser
tube. DO NOT use petroleum based lubricants as they will cause swelling of O-ring seals.
• The softener or filter is now charged with softening resin.
• It is recommended that the softener or filter tank now be completely filled with water (SLOWLY) to soak the resin or
filtration media before startup. This will allow the media to absorb water as well as help displace any trapped air. This
will reduce the chance of backwashing resin or filter media out of the tank during the initial backwash on startup.
Figure 3
Outside Water Line For Outside
& 3rd Tap Comes From Meter
Filtered Water Line in Home
Unfiltered Water Bypass
Loop Cut & Capped Ground Strap Required
Because of Break in Continuity
Figure 2 Electrical Panel
Ground Strap
Poly Pipe Ground
From
Panel Poly Pipe
Softener
c/w Plastic Bypass
Copper Pipe
Water Meter